Thursday, May 19, 2011

Cooking Club: Easy Weeknight Meals

Just over a week ago was our second Cooking Club dinner with a theme of ‘Easy Weeknight Meals’. Once again, I forgot to take photos. I know I promised after forgetting to take pics at our last one that I’d remember this time, but after busily preparing not only my own dish for the evening but also decorating the dining room, it was easy to do once again. Third time lucky at our June one I promise!!

I was a little disappointed the week before our get together as I had two cancellations. One of our girls had her baby four weeks early so she was of course excused. Another forgot to okay the date and organise a babysitter. I had visions of my only recently established Cooking Club falling apart. However, after Saturday night I was reassured. A table of five was fine and with Krystie (and bub) hopefully joining us again next month, our group will be perfect. I’ve decided that six is easier to set the table for, gives you a good number of new dishes to taste and means that we can all take part in the one conversation around the table. I would definitely recommend to anyone thinking of trying something similar to stick to a group of around six.

Preheat oven to 220°C. Place the garlic, potatoes, zucchinis, rosemary, oil, salt and pepper in a baking dish, toss to combine and roast for 25 minutes. While the vegetables are cooking, heat a frying pan over high heat and brown the lamb on all sides. To make the mustard mint sauce, place the mint, mustard and honey in a bowl and mix to combine. Place the lamb of top of the vegetables. Brush with some of the mint sauce and roast for a further 8-10 minutes or until the lamb is golden and the potatoes are soft. To serve, place the lamb and vegetables on serving plates and top with the remaining mint sauce.

13 comments:

I'm glad it was a yummy evening even with the drop in numbers. and I can't wait to see pics of your June one (I can imagaine how you'd forget to take pics because once people arrive it's always hectic just chatting, organising, dishing up etc isn't it). So glad that you're happy with the numbers and inspired for the next one!Jxx

Those lamb cutlets have my stomach grumbling! Yum!!I haven't had a dinner party in such a long time, and only have myself to blame. I think your group is a great idea, as I am the sort of person that is motivated with others, and don't like to pull out when I commit to something. Love that image by Gingerella! PS - Happy belated birthday to beautiful Grace, with the fairest eyelashes of them all! x

The dinner sounds so nice with 5 people! Yes, it is disappointing when you expect more people and they cancel because you work hard to prepare an entertain. I agree with you that 6 is a good number. I just went to a foodie night last night at my friends. We had 12 and personally it was too many. The group seems to keep getting bigger though. I'm intrigued by Thai Chicken Patties! Kaho

Mmm that sounds like a yummy night of delicious new dishes. All of the dishes sound really lovely, I especially like the way you cooked the lamb in your dish. I'm really enjoying your posts on your cooking club. Have a lovely weekend. xo

I love that image you have used. I'd kill for one of those big round Le Crueset pots.........thanks for your message on my quilts, so sweet! I get most of my fabric online...send me your email and I will send you some links. karlynh@optusnet.com.au xx

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Hi! I’m Amanda from Western Australia - a former primary school teacher now full-time stay-at-home Mum to our two girls, Grace and Sophie. My days are filled with all things homely – cooking, crafting, decorating and of course, life with my husband and our two precious girls.